Maddox's POV

"KANE!" 

I look over seeing Luke standing around some team mates. He waves me over. I look down at Z who I have been attached to since she got here. She gives me a nod with a smile as if telling me to go. I squeeze her hand before walking over to my team mates who are all looking at me with a raised eye brow. I then notice Luke is holding a magazine. 

"Did you know how famous Z was?" 

This is why they wanted to talk? Seriously! I shake my head negatively as I feel my irritation grow. Luke pushes the magazine in my hands. I open it and there she is. Fuck me! She looks fucking phenomenal showing off her own six pack. I read the small article narrating how talented she is. What is interesting to me is that there is very little personal information about her. It seems she is a mystery to everyone... not just me. I shake my head looking back up at the guys. They are all looking at me pointedly. 

"What is the problem?!?" I ask in boredom. Luke clears his throat. 

"Maddox, she is about to leave for the Olympics for 3 months. She is the top of her sport and she also doesn't speak-"

"What's. your. point?" I grit out. His eyes slightly widen hearing my tone. 

"Just think about what all will happen if you continue pursuing her." Luke tries to state calmly but my rage is boiling. 

"Listen to me close men" I pause making sure they are paying attention. "What ever happens between us is NONE of your fucking business. Got it?" Most of the guys nod dropping their heads looking sheepish but Luke doesn't look convinced. 

"Families if you could please take a seat up in the stadium. We have a little competition that we would like to present. Boys you stay here." 

All of our heads snap to coaches voice. We go and stand beside him. What the hell is going on? All of our families slowly make it up to the bleachers as we continue standing there. I just then realized when everyone cleared out that two people were left in the middle of the field. 

"Alright ladies and gentlemen, Z Andrews, your current national gymnastic champion would like to take on her cousin Tyler Rogers in a little one on one." 

The crowd of families roar with cheers and clapping. I smile wide while the guys look intrigued by this. I see Tyler gently bump his forehead to Z's making her grin at him.

"Thank you Troy Rogers for helping assist." Coach gestures to Tyler's dad that is down field. 

We all look seeing him give a little wave before getting set. Tyler and Z are both standing the 50 yard line. Tyler has the ball first and tosses it downfield. It is a perfect spiral down to his dad. The crowd cheers while Troy tosses it back to him. I can't help but feel my heart rate increase as Tyler passes the ball to Z. She gets it set in her hands before pulling it back. She releases and my jaw drops seeing the perfect spiral go down field. Fuck, I'm in love. The crowd roars louder as she sticks her tongue out at Tyler. I smirk proudly standing there watching her. The continue moving farther away making it more difficult. Z's lands short when they get to the 30 yard mark. 

"Alright, next up is the kick." Coach announces. They both reset at the 50 yard line. 

"Pfft, there's no way she can kick that." I snap my head over to Cameron, our kicker, who looks unimpressed at Z. Coach must of heard him as well because I can see his jaw tighten. 

"Foley! Your up!" 

Cameron snaps to looking at coach who has narrowed eyes set on him. Cameron sighs before walking to the center of the field. My hand twitches wanting to get closer to her. Her eyes stay on me as Foley walks to the center of the field to her and Tyler. Tyler notices and raises an eyebrow at him. Cameron says something which makes Tyler nod his head. Foley goes to set up for his kick. He kicks it and it hits the field post. He turns back around with a smug grin on his face bowing to the families. They give a clap to him. Z steps up and sets the ball before kicking it. It lands perfectly between the field poles. The crowd once again goes wild. Tyler hugs his cousin as Foley clenches his fist. He doesn't give a glance back as he practically stomps back over to us. Coach stops him and speaks to him. 

"Do not underestimate anyone Foley. Competition can come from anywhere." 

Cameron is pissed but nods his head at coach before stepping back over to us. Some of the guys snickering at him while others pat his back. We all look back as we now see coach walking back up to the mic. 

"Alright Kane & Charles- Get in there!" 

I don't hesitate as I start to jog over to them as Z sees me and smiles widely at me. My face lightening up as I close the distance to her hugging her to my frame. Luke does a bro hug with Tyler. 

"Families, we are going to see who can get a touchdown. Team that accomplishes it first- WINS!" 

I look down at the girl in my arms as she smirks up at me. We all walk over as I get behind Z as she leans over ready to hike the ball to me. Jesus, what an ass! Luke clears his throat making look up to see Tyler glaring at me as Luke gives me a knowing smirk. They are both side by side in front of us. I yell hike as she passes the ball back to me before running. Tyler attempts to block me as Luke chases after Z. I release the ball as Z looks over her shoulder to catch it. Luke is about to tackle her when she sees him coming. She is quick to flip in the air making him miss and land on his face. Z lands and races down to her uncle as I laugh loudly at my friend as the crowd whistles away. 

"Z Andrews & Maddox Kane win!" 

I watch as she waves to the crowd as I see her sister run down the bleachers to her. Z opens her arms wide as Arabella jumps into them. Tyler jogs down field gathering them both in his arms. Troy close behind doing the same. I notice the families coming back down on to the field. I feel a tap on my shoulder. I turn and see my mom and dad standing there. I smile and hug each of them. My mom whispers in my ear. 

"I don't care how it happened but don't let her go." I chuckle as I pull back and wink at her. 

"Don't plan on it." 

I look back down field where my eyes lock with the metallic ones that I have come to adore. She steps away from her family as my feet move on their own accord. We met together as she wraps her arms around my neck and my go around her waist hoisting her in the air. I hear some awes from around me but don't look away from the beauty that I have captured.

And will Never let go.